Photo Credit:Getty Images-The Wayans family attends the NAACP Image Awards, where they were inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame for their groundbreaking contributions to comedy, film, and television. There are families who make history, and then there are families who rewrite it with a punchline, a mirror, and a refusal to be boxed in. This year, the NAACP  Hall of Fame welcomed one of the most influential creative dynasties in American entertainment, the Wayans family . For

As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to pause and bask in the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of our ancestors. Their legacy is not just history—it is instruction. Recently, many have shared reactions to a racist post from #47 depicting the Obamas as apes. I won’t pretend to be surprised. That kind of imagery has a long, ugly history in this country—one meant to dehumanize, distract, and diminish. As a Christian, Scripture calls me to pray for our leaders—an

Emerson Green and King Episode 5-A Socially Conscious Comic created by Purpix Media Founder Al Smith. Last night, my daughters came into the room lit up. Not because of social media. Not because it was “the thing to do.” But because they used their voices. We had a real conversation about ICE, about the nationwide school walkouts, and about why they chose to participate in activism at their school. They didn’t just repeat slogans—they explained their why. And as a father, tha

Join Us for a Doubleheader Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is hosting an exciting day filled with Eagle pride, purpose, and high-energy basketball. On Saturday, January 24, fans can enjoy a thrilling women’s and men’s doubleheader at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Women's Basketball Game The action begins at 1 p.m. with EMU Women’s Basketball taking on Northern Illinois. This game is special as it coincides with Mental Health Awareness and Fraternity & Sorority Life Da

Photo Credit: Alfred Laurence, Beige Planet Photography The Big Ten is a gauntlet MSU won a pair of nail-biters this week against Oregon and 24th ranked Nebraska, closing out games that were within one possession in the last minute of play. The Big Ten has already tested the Spartans, with our one loss coming from an away game at Wisconsin, and the Rutgers and Illinois also games played extremely close, not to mention overcoming an 11 point early deficit against a 23rd ranked

The Spartans survived a tough matchup with Rutgers to end 2025 and notched a dominant win against the Indiana Hoosiers to kick off 2026

Photo Credit: The Chronicle Media Group-Liam stands in front of the WIZ poster, excited to see the show! Seeing The Wiz  live at the Wharton Center was pure joy from start to finish. From the moment the curtain rose, the energy in the room was electric. The costumes were bold and stunning, the music was infectious, and the performances pulled the audience right in. This was not a show you quietly watched. This was a show you felt . I attended with my son Liam, and we truly ha

Photo via WIX AI - Thirty years later, the story still breathes. Waiting to Exhale  returns as a cultural landmark that redefined sisterhood, vulnerability, and Black womanhood on screen. Some stories don’t age; they deepen. Celebrating 30 years of Waiting to Exhale , a groundbreaking film that centered Black women’s stories, friendships, and emotional truth, and still speaks powerfully across generations. The year 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of Waiting to Exhale , a fil

Courtesy Photo-Cast of the Tony Award Winning Musical The Wiz EAST LANSING, MI—Everybody look around! The Tony Award® winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Wharton Center on Tuesday, December 9, through Sunday, December 14, 2025. Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, and NETworks Presentations are thrilled to announce The Wiz will be at Wharton Center for 8 perf

LANSING, MI — Southwest Action Group (SWAG) is excited to announce Holiday in the Square, a festive community celebration bringing together families, neighbors, and local partners for an evening of holiday magic on Saturday, December 6, from 4–6 PM, at the Pleasant Grove Town Square (behind 1910 Food Market). Holiday in the Square is designed to uplift and unite the Southside community with two hours of family-friendly fun. Attendees can look forward to festive activities, in

Courtesy Photo-Diamond Destiny Actor | Singer | Storyteller -Currently touring with TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical, portraying the dynamic villain Flippy and other roles. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Diamond has performed for thousands across North America. Her love for acting began at seven years old and continues to shine through every performance. She hopes audiences see a reflection of themselves in her work and remains deeply grateful for the unwav

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Courtesy Photo-Imagine Planet team. In Jackson, learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms; sometimes it roars to life with dinosaurs. At...

Mason, MI – August 13, 2025 – The heart of downtown Mason will be filled with music, laughter, and community spirit as the annual Mason...

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